The Office of English Learners (OEL) of Arlington Public Schools (APS) serves students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Mission
Arlington Public Schools is dedicated to honoring and building upon the diverse cultural and language backgrounds of English learners (ELs) and ensuring that they achieve their fullest linguistic, academic, cognitive and social potential.
Program Vision
Arlington Public Schools believes that all English learners achieve their fullest potential while building upon their diverse language and cultural backgrounds. The Office of English Learners collaborates with APS staff to guide, support and monitor instruction that develops academic language and content knowledge to accelerate student progress. This office also collaborates with APS staff to build effective parental and community involvement that promotes student achievement.